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A NEW OPERA IN CAMBRIDGE, Tranchell, The Cambridge Review, 24th February 1962

February 24. 1962
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Although he finished his stint as regular music critic for the Cambridge Review at the end of 1959, as his responsibilities at Caius become much more demanding, PAT wrote one last article in 1962 – perhaps to promote a cause dear to his heart.

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THE PLEASURES OF INFORMALITY, Tranchell, The Cambridge Review, 13th June 1959

June 13. 1959
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Echoing the article ‘A May-Week Concert’ published on 31 May 1952, PAT constructs another fantasy review.

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RECITAL by PHYLLIS PALMER, Tranchell, The Cambridge Review, 1st March 1958

March 1. 1958
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(University Music School, Thursday, February 20).

The discomfort of Sisyphus is legendary, but at least his trouble with an uncongenial stone [...Read More]

HAYDN’S CREATION, Tranchell, The Cambridge Review, 1st February 1958

February 1. 1958
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A review of a performance of Haydn's Creation by the Clare College Musical Society; Guildhall, Cambridge, January 26 1958.

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THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, Tranchell, The Cambridge Review, 30th November 1957

November 30. 1957
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Arts Theatre

I once heard The Yeomen of the Guard described as Gilbert and Sullivan’s nearest approach to Grand Opera. [...Read More]
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 The Writings

Tranchell was a prolific writer throughout his life. Family and friends would beg for the latest instalments. Many items are held in the CUL archive (find out more) and we will make them available within this site when possible.

This section of the site contains the written works we are publishing (including the "Jottings of a Domestic Bursar").

See also...

Tranchell's music, composed over a period of almost 60 years, covered many genres, from song cycles to psalms, and from organ sonatas to "detective cantatas". Find out more...

Peter Tranchell's signature and characteristic horizontal treble clef, from a family letter

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